Project Manager - Commercial Drywall & Metal Framing

AlphaHire•Melbourne, FL

17h

About The Position

The Commercial Interior Construction Project Manager directs commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceiling, and related interior construction projects from contract award through final handover. The role coordinates field execution, manages trade partners, controls project costs, and keeps work on schedule. The Project Manager develops project plans, timelines, budgets, purchasing schedules, staffing needs, and execution strategies; reviews construction documents and scopes; coordinates owners, architects, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, superintendents, and field crews; and monitors labor, materials, billing, and change orders. The position also oversees jobsite quality and productivity, addresses cost and schedule risks, leads project meetings, and manages punch-list work, warranty matters, client turnover, and closeout.

Requirements

At least 3 years of project management experience in commercial interior construction.
Direct experience managing commercial drywall and metal framing projects.
Strong knowledge of interior construction methods, installation sequencing, scheduling, procurement, contracts, and cost controls.
Ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction documents.
Experience overseeing multiple projects or construction scopes simultaneously.
Proven ability to coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, field teams, general contractors, and clients.
Understanding of labor productivity, material pricing, project financials, billing, and change-order management.
Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or comparable construction management tools.
Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Manage commercial drywall, metal framing, ceiling, and related interior construction projects from planning and installation through final delivery.
Establish project timelines, budgets, purchasing schedules, staffing needs, and execution plans.
Review plans, specifications, contracts, and trade scopes to confirm deliverables and address potential conflicts before work begins.
Coordinate project activities among owners, architects, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, superintendents, and field crews.
Track labor performance, material expenses, subcontractor costs, billing, and change orders to maintain project profitability.
Administer RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, payment applications, invoices, and other project records.
Manage material orders and delivery schedules so crews have the resources needed to maintain progress.
Visit jobsites to assess installation quality, workforce productivity, safety practices, and schedule performance.
Hold subcontractors and suppliers accountable for workmanship, deadlines, and contractual requirements.
Identify cost overruns, schedule risks, and field challenges, and implement corrective measures.
Lead project meetings and report progress, financial results, risks, and outstanding decisions to stakeholders.
Coordinate with estimating and field operations teams to align project scope, budgets, and execution plans.
Assess additional work, prepare change-order proposals, and manage the financial impact of scope revisions.
Oversee punch-list completion, warranty matters, client turnover, and final project closeout.
Build productive working relationships with clients, trade partners, suppliers, and internal teams.